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August 2020

Southpac Legends

In safe hands - Jeff Mear

WHEN IT COMES TO THE NEW ZEALAND Trailer-building industry, the Mear family name ranks up there as one of the best. However, 'second-generation' Jeff Mear is not only proud to be carrying on the...

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Recently Registered

Market steadies post-COVID

New Zealand’s new truck market steadied in June as the country returned – on the home front at least – to something approaching normal in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Double Coin Imaging Awards

More than a truck
Running a fleet of trucks was, definitively, not what Aucklander Mark Geor's business was all about.Rock and Rubble was established in late 2015 to provide cleanfill removal and tipping servi...

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Iran conflict being felt throughout New Zealand landside supply chain

NZTD News | Posted 13-03-2026 Iran conflict being felt throughout New Zealand landside supply chain
This week the Iran conflict has made its presence felt on our shores, significantly impacting road freight and the broader...
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The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts

NZTD News | Posted 13-03-2026 The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special...
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$8 Million New Equipment fund Boosts Ports’ Emergency Access

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 $8 Million New Equipment fund Boosts Ports’ Emergency Access
Access to New Zealand’s smaller ports will be significantly improved by the procurement of a new crane dredging barge, which...
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Lifesaver Mobile - New Zealand fleets can now turn off distraction

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Lifesaver Mobile - New Zealand fleets can now turn off distraction
A recent hit and run incident in semi-rural Auckland where two dog-walkers were struck by a SUV whose driver was...
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Night works and road closures planned - SH58 Whitby/Paremata

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Night works and road closures planned - SH58 Whitby/Paremata
Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance...
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Transport Operators Must Pass On Fuel Price Increases

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Transport Operators Must Pass On Fuel Price Increases
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today...
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Truckometer - Light Traffic rise biggest in 3 years

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Truckometer - Light Traffic rise biggest in 3 years
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three...
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Upcoming Night Works On SH1 Between Onewa Road And Esmonde Road

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Upcoming Night Works On SH1 Between Onewa Road And Esmonde Road
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road.The rehabilitation...
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Upcoming two-hour night closures on SH60 Tākaka Hill

NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Upcoming two-hour night closures on SH60 Tākaka Hill
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time...
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